The effectiveness of WHO's interpregnancy interval advice
Md Nuruzzaman Khan, Shimlin Jahan Khanam
Abstract
A short inter-pregnancy interval is a significant concern as it is associated with increased risks of adverse maternal and child health outcomes including maternal and child mortality, particularly in low-income and middle-income countries (LMICs). In 2005, WHO recommended intervals of 24 months before attempting the next pregnancy and 33 months before the next birth to promote healthier maternal and child health outcomes.1 This recommendation is not widely followed, particularly in LMICs.2 The findings on outcomes of different inter-pregnancy intervals from available studies in LMICs are highly conflicting due to variations in defining the inter-pregnancy interval.
Topics & Concepts
PregnancyMedicineMiscarriageObstetricsScopusAbortionDemographyConfidence intervalLive birthPediatricsMEDLINEInternal medicineLawPolitical scienceBiologyGeneticsSociologyReproductive Health and ContraceptionPregnancy and Medication ImpactGlobal Maternal and Child Health